My client enables the world's leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Within their Plasma Technology business, they provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using their process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers

Role purpose:Deliver fully tested products in line with test procedures issued and maintained by Manufacturing Engineering Team. Ensuring product complies with established standards and specifications. Take ownership for tools allocated ensuring quality is maintained, schedules are achieved and efficiency targets met across a range of products

Support the Team Leader and take the lead where appropriate to maintain a clean and safe working environment by ensuring the workplace is consistent with the company's health and safety policy.

Support Customer acceptance visits as identified by Team Leader. Provide a point of contact within the team during the visit

Escalate issues to Test Team Leader / Lead Test Engineers or in their absence the Production Manager as required.

Actively promote 5S principles within the test department

May be required from time to time to visit customers sites to support install /commissioning of systems

Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably requested by the Company

Education/Qualifications:

Time served electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds part 3.

Ideally qualified to HNC/HND level or equivalent (electrical).

Professional Skills and Abilities:

The ability to strictly follow test procedures and accurately report test results against established standards

Capable of accurate and speedy diagnosis of faults to component level.

Vacuum and R.F. experience would be beneficial.

Understands quality and Health and Safety implications of test procedures.

Able to investigate and analyse problems and suggest solutions.

IT literate

If you are interested in applying for this role or finding out more contact Sara Nash on 02393 910040 or email snash@astutetechnical.co.uk

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